Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham provided an "error-filled" article on English devolution to WalesOnline that was largely identical to pieces submitted to Scottish and London news outlets. The publication retracted the article, highlighting factual inaccuracies and a lack of specific relevance to Wales.
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth aims to secure the First Minister position in the Senedd on Tuesday, following his party's electoral success. While Labour's interim leader Ken Skates indicated reluctance to form an alliance with Reform to block ap Iorwerth, a final decision from the Labour group is pending. Ap Iorwerth seeks to govern independently and build cross-party consensus within the expanded Senedd.
Newly elected Reform UK councillor Glenn Gibbins faces suspension from the party following allegations of racist online commentary, reportedly made in March 2024 against Sunderland's Nigerian community. Durham County Council Deputy Leader Darren Grimes confirmed the suspension, acknowledging a failure in the party's vetting procedures. Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, dismissed the allegations as 'smearing and sneering', whilst emphasising the party's electoral success.
